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Our Professionalism Spotlight series highlights Illinois legal professionals who demonstrate the ideals of professionalism in their careers.
In this Professionalism Spotlight, we spoke to Melissa Kallio, a Partner at Dutton Casey & Mesoloras, P.C. Her practice focuses exclusively on helping individuals navigate the legal and financial challenges of aging and disability, including Medicaid planning, adult guardianship, estate…
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A federal judge in Massachusetts has dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeking to compel Harvard University to produce years of applicant-level admissions records as part of an investigation into whether the school continued to use race-conscious admissions practices after the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Students for Fair Admissions.

The ruling is notable less for what it…
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A federal judge in Alaska has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit that sought to stop certification of the state’s U.S. Senate race, concluding that the requested relief was no longer workable once large numbers of ballots had already been cast. The decision, issued by U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason, stands out as a forceful reminder that timing can be decisive…
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The Illinois Supreme Court has amended Rule 10-101, which governs standardized court forms (“forms”) in the state.
The amendments provide clarification on the use of forms by self-represented litigants and lawyers, and outline updated responsibilities for clerks and courts. The amendments went into effect on October 15, 2026.
Importantly, they address concerns that providing…
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A federal judge in Washington has put off deciding whether to throw out a criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey, giving prosecutors more time to pursue a formal indictment tied to an alleged 2016 leak of classified information. The pause keeps alive a closely watched procedural fight over how the Justice Department initiated the case and whether that…
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As NetDocuments rolls out a completely redesigned user experience, a new Microsoft 365 integration, and real-time co-authoring, LawNext host Bob Ambrogi speaks with Chief Product Officer Dan Hauck in an episode recorded live at the company’s Inspire conference in Orlando in October. Hauck, who last appeared on the show in 2022, explains how the company rethought its interface for…
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Today, we are cutting straight through the corporate jargon to tackle one of the toughest transitions in anyone’s career: shifting from doing the work to leading the people who do it.

My guest today is the author of Minimum Viable Manager. Matt brings an incredible frontline perspective shaped by two decades of high-stakes leadership—from flying in the U.S. Air…
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A federal judge in Manhattan has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from continuing to air three government-funded advertisements on television and social media, ruling that the challengers are likely to succeed on their claim that public funds were used for impermissible partisan messaging.

U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon’s order is preliminary, not final. That distinction matters. The court found…
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A federal judge has delayed ruling on whether to dismiss a placeholder criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey, leaving in place an unusual procedural posture while the Justice Department considers whether to seek a formal indictment tied to a 2016 classified-information leak allegation. The matter, now closely watched by the defense bar and former-government-official circles alike, raises questions…
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Lenovo (United States) Inc. has launched a new inter partes review proceeding at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, filing IPR2026-00517 on October 30, 2026. As of the current docket entry, the publicly available case caption identifies the petitioner, but the docket details available from the filing record do not yet clearly disclose the specific patent number, patent owner, or…
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From : Blog Entry >> Kevin’s Blog EntryFor those of us working in cybersecurity and compliance at law firms, there has been a noticeable shift over the last several years. Security is no longer something that happens primarily behind the scenes. Our clients want to know what we are doing to protect their information. Regulators are paying attention. Attorneys…
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